MY23 Maverick XLT Visibility sucks!

[GBR-TTU]

I've had my Maverick for about 3 month now and have had difficulty getting use to the narrow field of vision in the rear view mirror. I found the following has really helped me:

I don't usually have anyone in the back seat except the granddaughter's car seat and discovered that simply removing the back seat headrests has greatly widened the field of vision. It also makes attaching the child car seat rear restraint easier. I simply keep the headrests stored behind the rear seat where they're handy to get to on the rare occasions they are needed (or stored under the rear seat).
If you have a child's car seat, I found that placing a swivel snap hook where the rear restrain attaches provides an nice extension, making easier attach behind the seat.

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[JennyJoannSuebeeMcNash]

I personally find the Maverick visibility to be pretty good.

Yep. This is why I ordered the Maverick instead of the Tacoma. Can't see jack squat over that hood.

 

[colinl]

If you have a child's car seat, I found that placing a swivel snap hook where the rear restrain attaches provides an nice extension, making easier attach behind the seat.

picture or link of said device? my in laws have trouble with car seats for my niece and nephew, but a snap doesn't seem like it would be rated to carry the weight like the hook and strap. could it unsnap when loaded?

 

[todd92]

There's zero visibility problems with the Maverick.

 

[Ozarkbeard]

move your mirrors out.
You should just BARELY be able to see any of the truck in the left one if you move your head close to the window. You should just BARELY be able to see any of the truck in the right one if you lean over the center console.

Learn to use all 3 mirrors and follow AutobahnSHO's advice.

You shouldn't see the sides of the truck in the mirrors unless you lean towards the mirror. This, and the center rearview mirror, provide a good view of what's around you, without electronic lights, chirps & beeps.

 

[RoaringGorilla]

Try driving a Late model Camaro.

My 2015 LS2 Coupe was TERRIBLE to drive in certain situations. I guess that is what I get for sticking with Chevy for nearly four years...

 

[LSchicago]

Yep. This is why I ordered the Maverick instead of the Tacoma. Can't see jack squat over that hood.

Some people have never driven a drag car and it shows......

 

[Guv]

Should have cloned this beauty!

 

[Guv]

Nice low hood profile, command seating position…….
What more could you want.

 

[JennyJoannSuebeeMcNash]

Some people have never driven a drag car and it shows......

Does driving a drag car make you special?

 

[LSchicago]

Does driving a drag car make you special?

No but you quickly learn what actual poor visibility is!

 

[catshreds]

Yep. This is why I ordered the Maverick instead of the Tacoma. Can't see jack squat over that hood.

"Heh, Heh, he said jack squat..heh heh"

 

[JennyJoannSuebeeMcNash]

"Heh, Heh, he said jack squat..heh heh"

"I am Cornholio! I need TP for my bunghole!"

 

[r100gs91]

I personally find the Maverick visibility to be pretty good.

My impression is that it is slightly below average at 4 and seven o'clock

 

[LSchicago]

My impression is that it is slightly below average at 4 and seven o'clock

And that is great compared to my last couple of Daily drivers.

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